New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned deadly attack on a mosque in San Diego, in California, in which three people were killed.
Police said two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves a few blocks away.
The attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said at a news conference at a neighborhood park across from the mosque.
The mosque is just east of Mission Bay, which is about 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego.
Guterres, in a statement by his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, on Tuesday, reaffirmed that attacks on places of worship were particularly heinous.
He stressed the urgent need to confront hatred and intolerance in all their forms.
The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
He stands in solidarity with the Muslim community and calls for a full investigation into the attack. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
L-R: Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority and President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs Fatima Mahmood; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, during the opening ceremony of the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of PMAWCA hosted by NPA in Lagos
PMAWCA: Oyetola seeks stronger maritime capacity across region
Lagos, May Tuesday, 18, 2026 , Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms to position the country as a leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa.
Oyetola made the disclosure while declaring open the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) on Monday in Lagos.
The meeting which has the theme, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development”, was well attended by regional maritime stakeholders.
The minister said the Federal Government had approved the development of additional deep seaports across the country to strengthen supply chain resilience and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global maritime industry.
“Approvals have therefore been granted for the development of additional deep seaports across the country to complement existing infrastructure, strengthen supply chain resilience, and reinforce Nigeria’s position as the preferred maritime and logistics hub for West and Central Africa,” Oyetola said.
He noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remained committed to modernising the nation’s ports through infrastructure upgrades, digital transformation and improved operational efficiency.
According to him, coordinated policy interventions and stronger inter-agency collaboration had significantly reduced logistics bottlenecks at major seaports.
“These efforts have contributed to improved cargo evacuation, reduced vessel waiting time, greater operational efficiency, and a more predictable business environment for port users and investors,” he said.
Oyetola described the Federal Government’s National Single Window initiative as a landmark reform designed to streamline cargo clearance through digital integration of government agencies and port operations.
He also disclosed that existing seaports would undergo comprehensive upgrades, including channel deepening, to attract larger vessels.
“These upgrades are critical to ensuring that our ports remain globally competitive and capable of supporting larger volumes of trade in the years ahead,” the minister stated.
On maritime security, Oyetola said the implementation of the Deep Blue Project had eliminated piracy in Nigerian waters and drastically reduced maritime crimes across the Gulf of Guinea.
He said the achievement had restored investor confidence and strengthened the region’s attractiveness as a secure maritime corridor for international commerce.
The minister charged delegates to advance initiatives that would “strengthen logistical resilience in port operations and regional supply chains,” while also promoting sustainable port management, innovation, digital transformation and inclusive community development linked to maritime activities.
In his welcome address, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and President of PMAWCA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, commended the ministry for hosting the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa.
Dantsoho said West and Central Africa was witnessing a major resurgence in maritime infrastructure investment, with more than 27 billion dollars worth of port projects underway or recently announced across the sub-region.
He pointed to major projects including the 20 billion dollar Simandou-Morebaya Deep Sea Port project in Guinea, the two billion dollar Port San Pedro project in Côte d’Ivoire, the 1.5 dollar billion Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, and port developments in Ghana and Senegal.
He also highlighted ongoing investments in Nigeria’s Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, alongside a 600 million dollars investment by APM Terminals.
Dantsoho said ports in West and Central Africa must move beyond their traditional role as cargo gateways and become drivers of broader blue economy growth.
He further said that the future of the sector lay in areas such as renewable marine energy, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism and marine biotechnology.
“The future of the sector lies in areas such as renewable marine energy, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism and marine biotechnology,” he said.
The event, scheduled for May 18 to May 20, was also attended by the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Kefas Agbu; the Governor of Lagos State, represented by the Commissioner for Transportation and Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
Also in attendance were Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; and Special Adviser on Policy Coordination to the President, former Managing Director of NPA, and former Vice President of PMAWCA , Hajia Hadiza Bala Usman, among others.
PMAWCA: Oyetola seeks stronger maritime capacity across region
Lagos, May Tuesday, 18, 2026 , Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says Nigeria is expanding its port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms to position the country as a leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa.
Oyetola made the disclosure while declaring open the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) on Monday in Lagos.
The meeting which has the theme, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development”, was well attended by regional maritime stakeholders.
The minister said the Federal Government had approved the development of additional deep seaports across the country to strengthen supply chain resilience and improve Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global maritime industry.
“Approvals have therefore been granted for the development of additional deep seaports across the country to complement existing infrastructure, strengthen supply chain resilience, and reinforce Nigeria’s position as the preferred maritime and logistics hub for West and Central Africa,” Oyetola said.
He noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remained committed to modernising the nation’s ports through infrastructure upgrades, digital transformation and improved operational efficiency.
According to him, coordinated policy interventions and stronger inter-agency collaboration had significantly reduced logistics bottlenecks at major seaports.
“These efforts have contributed to improved cargo evacuation, reduced vessel waiting time, greater operational efficiency, and a more predictable business environment for port users and investors,” he said.
Oyetola described the Federal Government’s National Single Window initiative as a landmark reform designed to streamline cargo clearance through digital integration of government agencies and port operations.
He also disclosed that existing seaports would undergo comprehensive upgrades, including channel deepening, to attract larger vessels.
“These upgrades are critical to ensuring that our ports remain globally competitive and capable of supporting larger volumes of trade in the years ahead,” the minister stated.
On maritime security, Oyetola said the implementation of the Deep Blue Project had eliminated piracy in Nigerian waters and drastically reduced maritime crimes across the Gulf of Guinea.
He said the achievement had restored investor confidence and strengthened the region’s attractiveness as a secure maritime corridor for international commerce.
The minister charged delegates to advance initiatives that would “strengthen logistical resilience in port operations and regional supply chains,” while also promoting sustainable port management, innovation, digital transformation and inclusive community development linked to maritime activities.
In his welcome address, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and President of PMAWCA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, commended the ministry for hosting the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa.
Dantsoho said West and Central Africa was witnessing a major resurgence in maritime infrastructure investment, with more than 27 billion dollars worth of port projects underway or recently announced across the sub-region.
He pointed to major projects including the 20 billion dollar Simandou-Morebaya Deep Sea Port project in Guinea, the two billion dollar Port San Pedro project in Côte d’Ivoire, the 1.5 dollar billion Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, and port developments in Ghana and Senegal.
He also highlighted ongoing investments in Nigeria’s Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, alongside a 600 million dollars investment by APM Terminals.
Dantsoho said ports in West and Central Africa must move beyond their traditional role as cargo gateways and become drivers of broader blue economy growth.
He further said that the future of the sector lay in areas such as renewable marine energy, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism and marine biotechnology.
“The future of the sector lies in areas such as renewable marine energy, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism and marine biotechnology,” he said.
The event, scheduled for May 18 to May 20, was also attended by the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Kefas Agbu; the Governor of Lagos State, represented by the Commissioner for Transportation and Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
Also in attendance were Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; and Special Adviser on Policy Coordination to the President, Hadiza Bala Usman, among others.
Pic 3- The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, the outstanding performance in risk department, Lt. LE Haruna, the Director General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the instructor from HSI Deep Blue Special Maritime Training, during the Deep Blue Maritime Operational/C4i Capability Demonstration and Graduation held on Tuesday in Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos
NIMASA graduates 177 personnel, showcases C4i capability in Lagos
Lagos, May 19, 2026, The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, says the Deep Blue Project has sustained zero piracy incidents in the country’s waters for four consecutive years.
Mobereola said this on Tuesday at the Deep Blue Maritime Operational/C4i Capability Demonstration and Graduation Ceremony held at Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.
The C4i system, meaning Command, Control, Computer, Communication and Information, serves as the intelligence hub of the Deep Blue Project, coordinating real-time maritime security surveillance across land, air and sea operations.
Mobereola said the ceremony underscored the nation’s commitment to building a safer, smarter and more secure maritime domain.
The Instructor, Director of HSI company, the Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage Services, NIMASA, Jibril Abbas, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, the Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, and first person from right Executive Director Operations, NIMASA, Engr. Fatai Adeyemi, during the Deep Blue Maritime Operational/C4i Capability Demonstration and Graduation held on Tuesday in Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos
According to him, 177 personnel graduated from specialised maritime security training programmes under the Deep Blue Project.
The graduates include 33 Special Mission Vessel Officers, 14 Special Mission Vessel Engineers, 107 Fast Intervention Boat Operators, Technicians and Boarding Team members, as well as 23 Helicopter Team personnel.
He said the officers underwent intensive training in operational efficiency, intelligence coordination and rapid-response operations across the maritime domain and the Gulf of Guinea.
The NIMASA boss said the training covered critical areas such as helicopter operations, medical evacuation and emergency maritime interventions.
Mobereola said the Deep Blue Project had significantly reduced maritime crimes, restored investor confidence and lowered war-risk insurance premiums in Nigerian waters.
He added that the achievement contributed to Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), reflecting the country’s growing global maritime profile.
“I specially appreciate the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, whose dedication to the maritime sector continues to guide the agency’s operations and strategy,” he said.
Mobereola urged the graduating officers to demonstrate professionalism, discipline and commitment in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime environment.
-A cross-section of the management of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), led by Dr Dayo Mobereola; the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha; and instructors from HSI Company during the Deep Blue Maritime Operational/C4i Capability Demonstration and Graduation Ceremony held on Tuesday at Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos Project
In his remarks, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, commended NIMASA for sustained investment in maritime security and capacity development.
He described the Deep Blue Project as a strong example of inter-agency collaboration involving the Nigerian Navy, NIMASA and other security agencies.
“The maritime environment continues to face evolving threats which demand professionalism, cooperation, vigilance and continuous capacity development,” he said.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, One of the outstanding performance , Director General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the instructor from HSI Deep Blue Special Maritime Training, during the Deep Blue Maritime Operational/C4i Capability Demonstration and Graduation held on Tuesday in Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos
Also speaking, the Head of the Deep Blue Maritime Project in NIMASA, Mrs Gladys Owolabi, said the graduating officers comprised personnel from the Nigerian Navy, Army and Air Force.
She said the trainees received instruction in vessel handling, command integration, maritime communication systems and underwater acoustic operations among others.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, One of the outstanding performance , Director General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola and the instructor from HSI Deep Blue Special Maritime Training, during the Deep Blue Maritime Operational/C4i Capability Demonstration and Graduation held on Tuesday in Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos
According to her, Nigerian waters are now significantly safer against piracy, sea robbery and other maritime crimes, allowing maritime business activities to thrive within the Gulf of Guinea.
Owolabi stated that sustainability was the hallmark of the Deep Blue Project, and for consistency, there was need for continuous training and effective coordination across the project’s various components and platforms.
Osogbo: Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative, following recent case of kidnapping in schools in Oyo State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Friday invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota and Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Orire Local Goverment Area, and abducted pupils, students, teachers and a vice Principal.
Two persons, a primary school head teacher and a motorcyclist were also killed during the attack.
Mr Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.,
Rasheed quoted Adeleke as saying that the move is a precautionary measure, aimed at preventing any possible spillover of school kidnapping incidents into Osun.
The governor further directed immediate strengthening of intelligence gathering around schools located in border communities and remote parts of the state.
“The Osun Amotekun Corps has been instructed to deepen collaboration with non-governmental peace and security organisations currently supporting security operations in schools across the state.
” I assured parents and school authorities of the safety of pupils and students across the state .
” The special adviser on security matters has been instructed to work with service commanders and relevant agencies on the implementation of the new security measures,” Adeleke said .
He added that his administration had resolved to secure pupils in the school system in the state.
The governor stated that more necessary steps were being considered to improve security in schools, especially in rural areas.
“The existing safe school plan would be strengthened.
“The Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole and the security adviser must immediately meet, to firm up the revitalisation plan,” Adeleke ordered. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Protest Erupts in Oyo APC Over Alleged Candidate Substitution.
By Adewale Owoade.
Some members of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 12, Ibadan South West Local Government Area, staged a protest over the alleged substitution of the name of Hon. Rotimi Ajanaku.
Ajanaku contested in the APC primary election for the Ibadan South West/North West Federal Constituency held on Saturday, May 16.
The protesters, who gathered in large numbers, claimed that Ajanaku emerged winner of the primary election but that another name later surfaced as the party’s candidate.
They called on the national and state leadership of the APC to immediately recognise and officially announce Ajanaku as the party’s candidate for the constituency ahead of the forthcoming general election.
Addressing journalists during the protest, a House of Assembly aspirant, Hon. Adepoju Popoola, appealed to APC leaders in Abuja and Oyo State to urgently intervene in the matter to prevent further discontent among party members.
According to him, Ajanaku enjoys widespread acceptance among party members and residents of the constituency because of his consistency, accessibility, and contributions to the area.
“Hon. Rotimi Ajanaku was declared winner after the primary election, only for another name to emerge afterward. That is why we are calling on the party leadership to correct the situation,” he said.
Popoola added that the protesters were agitating to protect the party’s chances in the general election.
“We do not want APC to lose the election. This is an opportunity for the party to reclaim the constituency, and the wishes of party members must be respected,” he added.
Also speaking, Engr. Balogun Moyosoreoluwa urged the party leadership to carefully examine the complaints raised by members in Ward 12.
He noted that the ward had historically played a major role in determining electoral outcomes in both state and federal elections, including governorship contests, and should not be ignored in critical party decisions.
The protesters further urged the APC leadership to uphold fairness, transparency, and internal democracy by recognising Ajanaku as the duly elected candidate, warning that failure to address the issue could affect party unity and mobilisation efforts ahead of the general election.
Reacting to the protest, the APC Public Secretary in Oyo State, Olawale Sadare, said the party was not aware of any substitution.
He, however, advised aggrieved members to channel their complaints to the party’s appeal committee, which was established to receive grievances and make appropriate recommendations to the national leadership.
Child Mortality: Sokoto Govt, Sightsavers target 1.7m children for azithromycin administration
The Sokoto State Government and the NGO Sightsavers plan to administer azithromycin to 1.7 million children as part of efforts to improve healthcare and reduce child mortality.
The Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Faruku Abubakar-Wurno, reiterated government commitment on Tuesday at the launching of the fifth round administration of antibiotics drug ‘Azithromycin” to children in the local government areas.
Abubakar-Wurno said in the last round four exercise, the state had recorded more than 85 per cent coverage, raising hopes for sustaining the progress.
The programme operates under the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin on Children in Nigeria (SARMAAN) designed to improve child survival outcomes through preventive treatment.
Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, thereby stopping bacterial growth, making it effective for tackling infections contributing to high childhood morbidity and mortality in vulnerable communities.
The antibiotic is commonly used to treat respiratory infections, diarrhoea, and various childhood illnesses. Its administration aligns with the World Health Organisation’s 2022 guidelines for targeted preventive treatment among at-risk populations.
The commissioner said the project had successfully treated children with azithromycin, a milestone aimed at improving life expectancy.
Dr Salman Tijjani, the SARMAN Programme Officer in Sokoto State, said the present round fifth exercise targeted 1.7m children.
He said it would be conducted between May 19 to 23 this year and solicited to more stakeholders commitment to ensuring more success.
Tijjani stated that azithromycin was a vital antibiotic used to treat various childhood ailments and played a key role in reducing infant and child deaths.
He emphasised that the SARMAAN Project aligned with global efforts to improve child survival in low- and middle-income countries, demonstrating the potential of bi-annual azithromycin administration in lowering early childhood mortality.
He added that stakeholders have monitored azithromycin’s safety and effectiveness in reducing antimicrobial resistance among treated children.
The Sightsavers Country Director, Joy Shu’aibu, explained that the programme targeted children aged zero to 59 months using azithromycin, particularly in communities battling Neglected Tropical Diseases like onchocerciasis and schistosomiasis causing significant mortality.
Shu’aubu highlighted Sightsavers’ presence in Sokoto since 1996, beginning with eye-care services that eventually led to establishing and equipping 19 healthcare centres providing consistent, community-based eye-care support.
She said through the interventions, more doctors, nurses, community health workers and auxiliary staff received specialised eye-care training, significantly strengthening the state’s capacity to deliver essential services to underserved populations.
Sultan of Sokoto, represented by Wurno District Head, Alhaji Kabiru Cigari, assured continued support for programme implementation and immunisation coverage, reaffirming traditional institutions’ commitment to improving citizens’ health.
It was reported that Sightsavers in collaboration with the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, have mobilised 87 District Heads, 23 local government areas chairmen to support administering azithromycin to children and strengthening community participation in statewide child-health intervention efforts.
A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto on Tuesday adjourned a case involving the factions of African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaderships in Sokoto State to June 4, for continues hearing.
The case was instituted by Alhaji Faruk Umar against ADC and others arguing that he is the lawful state chapter Chairman recognized by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The trial judge, Justice Ahmad Mahmud, ordered parties to duly response to the correspondences served in the interest of justice and fair hearings.
The Lead Defense Counsel, Prof. Abdullahi Ibrahim, SAN, sought for the adjournment on the ground of defendants not served with the processes.
He said the Defense equally have processes being filed in the Court including a motion challenging the Ex-parte order granted by the Court on 8th May, 2026.
The Lead Counsel to the Plaintiffs, Mr Matthew Burkaa, SAN, also concurred that the defendants on the need to respond to the processes filed.
Justice Mahmud adjourned the case to June 4 for continues hearing and ordered proper serves with court processes as well as parties to response within the legitimate time limits.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, screening committee on Tuesday cleared former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by waiver ahead of the party’s presidential primary.
,Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu who is a member of the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP NWC Presidential and Gubernatorial Screening Committee, disclosed this in Abuja after the screening exercise.
DAILY POST recalls that a faction of the PDP backed by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde had announced that Jonathan would be screened as the party’s presidential aspirant as of Tuesday.
Ahead of the planned screening Jonathan, who was expected to submit his nomination form on Monday, reportedly failed to show up.
Benin-City (FLOWERBUDNEWS:) Award-winning Nigerian playwright Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon has presented an honourary copy of his celebrated play, The Great Delusion, alongside his award plaque, to renowned sociologist Professor K. U. Omoyibo at the University of Benin.
The presentation, which took place in Benin City on May 18, 2026, marks a full-circle moment for the masterpiece, which won the prestigious 2025 Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Prize for Drama.
Prof. K.U. Omoyibo, a Professor of Sociology, has been a foundational pillar for the project since its early manuscript stages, providing critical intellectual guidance that helped shape the final book.
Beyond a celebration of the literary prize, the meeting sparked a profound dialogue on the decolonization of African minds, epistemologies, and institutional structures inherited from colonial frameworks.
Prof. Omoyibo lauded the play, noting that its core thematic structures are both timely and historically necessary conversations for students, young Africans, the African diaspora, and continental societies at large. He further pledged his renewed commitment to expanding the book’s reach across global cultural and academic spaces.
“Moments such as these emphasize that no meaningful intellectual labour is built in isolation,” Ebhohon stated following the visit. “As young writers, we stand firmly on the shoulders of mentors, scholars, and those rare individuals who believe in disruptive ideas long before the world recognizes their significance.”
The playwright also extended special appreciation to his lifelong collaborators, A. S. Afereno and Miracle Boniface (popularly known as DVoice), for their active role and sacrifices towards solidifying the theories of Episteresurrecism, Afrocession, and Inversionism, which form the intellectual bedrock of The Great Delusion.
The Great Delusion has rapidly emerged as an iconic work in contemporary African literature. Following its selection and official feature at the Lagos Book and Arts Festival (LABAF), the play has been hosted at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, and was recently adopted for study at the Department of English and Literature at the University of Benin.
The play dramatizes what happens to a white supremacist world when Black inventors, builders, and thinkers collectively withdraw their labour. The resulting “Afrocession” causes hospitals, infrastructure, and empires to instantaneously collapse.
Eminent scholar of Folklore, Professor G.G. Darah, described the play as “a major contribution to the literature of diaspora civilization” and a triumph of epic theatre.
Similarly, writing the book’s foreword, Dr. Vibert Issa White, a Professor of History at the University of Central Florida, hailed The Great Delusion as an “intellectual resurrection”. White noted that the work “drags into the light the unsung Black inventors whose genius shaped the ancient and modern worlds, forcing the audience to confront why their names were ever forgotten.”
With strong backing from academic giants and a dedicated team, Ebhohon is eager for the future. Reflecting on Prof. Omoyibo’s parting words, the playwright noted, “There is still more work to be done. The rest of the team and I are ready.”
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